PCW Ultra
PCW Ultra is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Los Angeles, California. The company predominantly features several different styles of professional wrestling such as hardcore wrestling, lucha libre, and catch wrestling.[1] PCW Ultra was founded in 2016 by former NWA Heavyweight Champion and current MLW wrestlers Josef Samael and Mike Scharnagl under the name Pacific Coast Wrestling.[2]
| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Founder(s) | Josef Samael Mike Scharnagl |
| Formerly | PCW Ultra Pacific Coast Wrestling |
| Website | www.pcwultra.com |
PCW Ultra's roster consists of wrestlers and figures such as independent freelancers, signed talent, and retired legends.[3]
History
Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW)
PCW Ultra was founded in January 2016 by Joseph Cabibbo (known professionally as Josef Samael) and Mike Scharnagl under the name Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW). In an interview with Sports Illustrated Scharnagl talked about the formation of PCW Ultra, stating that he attended a wrestling show but felt that the show was lacking. Upon discovering the cost to establish a new promotion, he decided to create one right away. He balanced his PCW responsibilities with selling car care products.[1] Samael has over two decades of experience as a wrestler who used the ring name The Sheik as a tribute to Ed Farhat.[1][4] The promotion features several different styles of professional wrestling such as hardcore wrestling, lucha libre, and catch wrestling. Longtime wrestler Kevin Sullivan, known as “The Taskmaster” from his time in WCW, works behind-the-scenes with Josef Samael with the promotion as it continues to grow and expand its reach beyond the west coast.[5]
In an interview with the podcast "Keeping it 100 with Konnan", Samael talks about the influence Sullivan has had on PCW Ultra's booking, and how Sullivan has taught him how to book, promote and format a show.[6] WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts also helped teach Samael. PCW Ultra's events are also featured on FITE TV PPV.[7]
Event history
In 2021 PCW Ultra made it's return to wrestling post-pandemic and held its All Systems Go! event from ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California.[8] The event featured matches from wrestlers like JTG, Steve Madison, Viva Van, The Bloodhunter with Kevin Sullivan, 2 Cold Scorpio, Alex Hammerstone, Alex Kane, Warbeast (Sheik, Fatu) and more. WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons also appeared at the event.[9][10]
In 2020 PCW Ultra only held one event throughout the year out of the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California due to the pandemic.[11] January 10, 2020 PCW ULTRA held its Annual Anniversary 2K20 event featuring matches from wrestlers like Chris Masters, Killer Kross, TJ Perkins. Ring of Honor, Sumie Sakai, The Bloodhunter with Kevin Sullivan, Sabu, Jake Atlas, Mil Muertes, Alex Hammerstone, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Outlaws Inc (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) and more.[12][13]
In 2019 PCW Ultra held several events throughout the year out of the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California. Some of these include Into the Void, which featured matches from wrestlers like Alex Hammerstone, Sumie Sakai, Viva Van, Brian Pillman Jr., Jacob Fatu, Eddie Kingston, Jake Atlas, Daga, Sheik, Homicide, Mil Muertes, WWE Hall of Famer Savio Vega, and more.[14][15]
PCW Ultra also held its event No Quarter event on August 9, which featured matches from wrestlers like Mil Muertes, Dan Maff, Daga, Puma King, Matt Sydal, Brian Pillman Jr., Jake Atlas, TJ Perkins, Sumie Sakai, Tessa Blanchard, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Outlawz Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide), WWE Hall of Famer Kelly Kelly and more.[16][15]
On June 14, 2019, PCW Ultra held its Mind Crawler event which featured matches from wrestlers like, TJ Perkins, Adam Brooks, Jake Atlas, Brian Pillman Jr., Mil Muertes, Sami Callihan, Tessa Blanchard, Jordynne Grace, Trey Miguel, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), The Lucha Brothers (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) and more.[17][18] On March 29, 2019, PCW Ultra held its annual event Wrestle Summit which included wrestlers from different promotions like All Elite Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, PCW Ultra, Defy Wrestling, and The Wrestling Revolver.[19] the summit featured matches from wrestlers like Trey Miguel, Adam Brooks, Caleb Konley, Kikutaro, Tessa Blanchard, Daga, Taya Valkyrie, John Morrison, Sami Callihan, Brian Cage, Jake Atlas, Wes Lee, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Nash Carter, Mil Muertes, Isaiah Scott and more.[20]
On October 26, 2018, PCW Ultra held its Possessed event from ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California.[21] The event featured matches from wrestlers like Jake Atlas, Chris Bey, Marko Stunt, Alexander Hammerstone, Daga, Brody King, Puma King, Tessa Blanchard, Priscilla Kelly. Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Abyss, Sinn Bodhi, Isaiah Scott, Darby Allin, Pentagon Jr., P. J. Black and more.[22]
Events glossary
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Systems Go! | October 22, 2021 | Wilmington, California | Notes[10] |
| Anniversary 2K20 | January 10, 2020 | Wilmington, California | Notes[13] |
| Wrestle Summit 2 (Day 2) | December 1, 2019 | Seattle, Washington | Notes |
| Wrestle Summit 2 (Day 1) | November 30, 2019 | Seattle, Washington | Notes[23] |
| Into the Void | October 18, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Notes[15] |
| No Quarter | August 9, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Notes[15] |
| Mind Crawler | June 14, 2019 | Los Angeles, California | Notes[18] |
| Wrestle Summit | March 29, 2019 | Los Angeles, California | Notes[19] |
| Anniversary 2K19 | January 18, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Notes[24] |
| Believe | December 7, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Notes[25] |
| Possessed | October 26, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Notes[21] |
| Vision Quest | September 7, 2018[26] | Wilmington, California | Notes[27] |
| Sound the Alarm | July 27, 2018[28] | Wilmington, California | Notes[29] |
| Opposites Attack | June 8, 2018[30] | Wilmington, California | Notes[31] |
| May the 4th | May 4, 2018[32] | Wilmington, California | Notes[33] |
| Tuff Luck | March 16, 2018[34] | Wilmington, California | Notes[35] |
| Anniversary 2K18 | January 19, 2018[36] | Wilmington, California | Notes[37] |
| Refuse to Lose | December 1, 2017[38] | Wilmington, California | Notes[39] |
| Demonized | October 6, 2017[40] | Wilmington, California | Notes[41] |
| Young Guns II | September 2, 2017[42] | Long Beach, California | Notes[43] |
| Second to None | July 28, 2017[44] | Wilmington, California | Notes[45] |
| Showdown | June 2, 2017[46] | Los Angeles, California | Notes[47] |
| Young Guns | April 22, 2017 | Long Beach, California | Notes[48] |
| High Tide | March 24, 2017[49] | Wilmington, California | Notes[50] |
| Fantasm | January 20, 2017[51] | Wilmington, California | Notes[52] |
| Clear the Way | November 12, 2016[53] | Torrance, California | Notes[54] |
| Title Wave | August 20, 2016[55] | Torrance, California | Notes[56] |
| Relentless | June 4, 2016[57] | Torrance, California | Notes[58] |
| The Shining | March 26, 2016[59] | Torrance, California | Notes[60] |
| Release the Kraken | January 9, 2016[61] | Torrance, California | Notes[62] |
Championships
| Championship | Current Champion(s) | Date won | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Heavyweight Championship | Jacob Fatu | Wilmington, California | ||
| Ultra Light Championship | Bryan Keith | April 22, 2023 | Wilmington, California | Defeated Myron Reed at Saturday Night Special |
| Ultra Tag Team Championship | Sheik and Fatu | January 20, 2017 | Wilmington, California | Defeated Dom Vitalli and MVP at Fantasm |
| Ultra Women Championship | Viva Van | October 22, 2021 | Wilmington, California | Defeated Ruby Raze at All Systems Go! |
Roster
PCW Ultra's roster consists of wrestlers and figures such as independent freelancers, signed talent, and retired legends.
Fighting Athletes & Managers[3]
| Name | Debut | Notes | Name | Debut | Notes | Name | Debut | Notes | Name | Debut | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. H. | December 7, 2018 | Notes[25] | JTG | October 22, 2021 | Notes[9] | Matt Sydal | August 9, 2019 | Notes[15] | Sinn Bodhi | October 26, 2018 | Notes[21] | |||
| Adam Brooks | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] | Joe Graves | January 9, 2016 | Notes[61] | Mecha Wolf | August 20, 2016 | Notes[55] | Steve Madison | October 22, 2021 | Notes[9] | |||
| Allie Katch | Oct 29th 2021 | Notes[63] | Luchasaurus | March 27, 2020 | Notes[64] | Mil Muertes | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] | Sumie Sakai | August 9, 2019 | Notes[15] | |||
| Artemis Spencer | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] | Super Panda | March 27, 2020 | Notes[64] | The Natural Classics | October 18, 2019 | Notes[15] | Swoggle | March 16, 2018 | Notes[34] | |||
| Bestia 666 | July 28, 2017 | Notes[44] | Juicy Finau | October 22, 2021 | Notes[9] | 1 Called Manders | October 22, 2021 | Notes[9] | TJ Perkins | January 9, 2016 | Notes[61] | |||
| The Blood Hunter | January 10, 2020 | Notes[11] | Kikutaro | June 2, 2017 | Notes[46] | The Oracle | November 12, 2016 | Notes[53] | Taya Valkyrie | December 7, 2018 | Notes[25] | |||
| Brian Cage | August 20, 2016 | Notes[55] | Karrion Kross | January 10, 2020 | Notes[11] | Puma King | September 7, 2018 | Notes[26] | Tessa Blanchard | May 4, 2018 | Notes[32] | |||
| Brian Pillman Jr | June 14, 2019 | Notes[18] | Slice Boogie | August 9, 2019 | Notes[15] | Reno Scum | June 4, 2016 | Notes[57] | Timothy Thatcher | January 9, 2016 | Notes[61] | |||
| Chris Masters | January 10, 2020 | Notes[11] | Danny Limelight | June 4, 2016 | Notes[57] | Rey Horus | September 7, 2018 | Notes[26] | 2 Cold Scorpio | October 22, 2021 | Notes[9] | |||
| Daga | June 10, 2017 | Notes[40] | Lil Cholo | December 7, 2018 | Notes[25] | Ruby Raze | January 10, 2020 | Notes[11] | Trey Miguel | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] | |||
| Diamante | September 7, 2018 | Notes[26] | Los Luchas | August 20, 2016 | Notes[55] | Sami Callihan | March 24, 2017 | Notes[49] | Vipress | March 27, 2020 | Notes[64] | |||
| Dragon Lee | June 8, 2018 | Notes[30] | Pentagon Jr | August 20, 2016 | Notes[55] | Schaff | June 14, 2019 | Notes[18] | Zack Sabre Jr | December 1, 2017 | Notes[38] | |||
| Eddie Kingston | September 7, 2018 | Notes[26] | Rey Fenix | August 20, 2016 | Notes[55] | Shawn Donovan | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] | Zeda Zhang | December 9, 2021 | Notes | |||
| Homicide | May 4, 2018 | Notes[32] | Matt Cross | July 27, 2018 | Notes[28] | Dan Maff | March 29, 2019 | Notes[19] |
Legends[3]
Alumni[3]
| Ring Name | Ring Name | Ring Name | Ring Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Scott | Martin Stone | Jeff Cobb | Angel Garza |
| Brody King | Flip Gordan | Alicia Warrington | P. J. Black |
| Lio Rush | Stephan Bonnar | Rachel Ellering | Jake Atlas |
| Keith Lee | Chelsea Green | Jay White | John Morrison |
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dan Master | Ring Announcer |
| Dom Vitalli | Director of Communications |
| Christian Cole | Color Commentator |
| Todd Kenely | Play by Play Commentator |
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